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E39 (1997 - 2003) The BMW 5-Series (E39 chassis) was introduced in the United States as a 1997 model year car and lasted until the 2004 when the E60 chassis was released. The United States saw several variations including the 525i, 528i, 530i and 540i. -- View the E39 Wiki

Still having issues with headers leaking around gaskets. Had to put new gasket on the one side. Also went around and tightened down the bolts holding headers to block. There is minimal amount of room to fit tools in there especially on the driver side it is crazy. But for now no exhaust leaks :knock on wood:

So car is with Abe at Wicked CAS in Kingston NH he is making all the custom pipes to intercooler and the inlet pipe. He is one of the best fabricator in New England should be great...this isn't turning out to be the cheap way to build a SC 540i but should be a solid build haha should have it back in a few days.

Doru, I'm frankly amazed you were able to cram an intercooler in there. I've seen 540Alex's installation in person, and he had to move several items around to accommodate the supercharger system. Nice job. Considering the limited space available, that's a pretty tidy set-up.

Doru, I'm frankly amazed you were able to cram an intercooler in there. I've seen 540Alex's installation in person, and he had to move several items around to accommodate the supercharger system. Nice job. Considering the limited space available, that's a pretty tidy set-up.

Thanks man! I am happy with the way it came out it looks very good and neat. The shop, wicked cas, did an amazing job. Abe is one of the best fabricators around I am glad I went there and highly highly recommend them to anyone in new England looking for custom work. It wasn't cheap but was done right and looks incredible. Sorry I have to send iPhone photos don't have any other means at the moment.

Not tuned yet. Drove with the belt off from fab shop and it was like before. Obviously less throttle response with long pipes. Let here idle with belt on at home and all is good. I am out of town next week so will install injector endplate and t9 then. After this having her towed to dyno tune.

Not tuned yet. Drove with the belt off from fab shop and it was like before. Obviously less throttle response with long pipes. Let here idle with belt on at home and all is good. I am out of town next week so will install injector endplate and t9 then. After this having her towed to dyno tune.